Our insurances and insurance concept

Insurance is included in semester fees and covers numerous study related accidents such as: during excursions, internships or at university. It also covers theft. Recreational insurance is also included for worse case scenarios such breaking a leg

All students that are enrolled at a university under Student Services Freiburg’s jurisdiction have liability insurance. This insurance applies to activities that take place within university grounds and are directly related with study or in authorised extracurricular activates. Coverage is up to €7500 per occurrence and covers items such as laboratory equipment. The insurance does not apply to damages amounting to less than €25. The insurance also applies to students participating in work experience or internships that are required for their study programme.

Please note that this only a subsidiary insurance. The student’s or parent’s liability insurance remains the main coverage if damage amounts to more that €100.

New: If an individuals private liability insurance will not cover the damage, one can make a claim at Student Services, and present the claim denial issued for the private institution.

Enrolled students under the jurisdiction of Student Services Freiburg that want to do an internship or semester abroad, can apply for a insurance certificate. Many companies or universities require this certificate. For more information see below.

Although many accidents are covered under the main insurance, Student Services Freiburg has organised additional private accident insurance for all students under their jurisdiction. The insurance includes activities outside of university, at home and abroad.

The protection also covers holiday trips; internships and graduate work at foreign universities and research institutions.

Enrolled students under the jurisdiction of Student Services Freiburg that want to do an internship or semester abroad, can apply for a insurance certificate. Many companies or universities require this certificate. For more information see below.

Theft cover or damage cover is provided within University grounds. E.g. Your bicycle. The insurance covers general items such as clothing, helmets, books, glasses, stationary and laptops that might be stolen during a lecture. The protection is only valid when items are placed in safe places such as your locker. Items that are left on campus are not covered. Items are covered up to €250. Bicycle insurance protects your bike from theft and damage on campus during opening hours. Bicycles must be properly locked. For students living in dormitories there is bicycle insurance. It covers bikes locked up and in the designated area. This insurance covers bikes up to €500.

Please note: In cases when a designated area is available for storage, students must keep bicycles there.

What you should do if your bicycle is stolen!

The Student should go immediately to the local police station and fill in a police report. Make sure you get a proof of theft document.

1. Students should go to the found bicycle storage five weeks later to see if it has been found. Bring the proof of theft document with you. In cases where your bicycle has not been found you must get a certificate of insurance

2. Fill out a damage report Damage report (PDF, right side, Downloads) and give it to the social counsellor at Student Services along with the proof of theft document, certificate of insurance, university registration and if you have it the bike receipt.

Household insurance is provided for all residents of Student Services’ dormitories. Damage caused by burglary, fire and water is covered. Student’s items are covered up to € 2854. Items are only insured in the living quarters of the residence.

Glass breakage and "natural hazards" (floods, floods, landslides or subsidence) are not insured. Note: A burglary occurs when a forced entry has been made into a locked apartment or room. Theft from an unlocked apartment or a room is not insured.

Enrolled students under the jurisdiction of Student Services Freiburg that want to do an internship or semester abroad, can apply for a insurance certificate. Many companies or universities require this certificate.

For the certificate, E-mail the following information to our social counselor: